Engineer didn't note if there were frost free footings.  

IE its common in so many areas that the 500k home in Wis sits on a 75k or 100k lot and 300 to 400k is the cost to construct say at 150 to 200 a foot..

i'm expanding my buy and hold strategy now to get my foot wet on trying rehab, and would like to work with reliable wholesalers who can provide the source. 

Ideally, I would’ve bought closer to Huntsville or Madison, but the rent-to-price ratios just didn’t work for cash flow in those areas.This property is a 2,100-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 2-bath new build in a really good school district, which is what sold me on it.

Getting the foot in the door with a primary residence is a great way to start.

I have an opportunity on a 12 unit property but being in SoCal and never setting foot in MS I wanted to ask around 

I ended up updating the lease to say that thermostat placement is at the landlord's discretion, ensuring it’s in a spot where the temperature reading is accurate and not affected by drafts or constant foot traffic.

I went on Zillow and found this 1900 square foot house with 2 bed, 1 bath and a nice floorplan in the listing.

If it was me...I'd check with zoning to find out how many dwelling units I could build, and I'd find what the requirements are for those units (type of house, height and setback restrictions, etc.).Then I'd find out what local builders think the cost to construct would be - just get a cost estimate per square foot for 2 or 3 different levels of finish.

My goal is to learn as much as I can, connect with experienced investors, and start building my portfolio.I believe wholesaling offers a great opportunity to get my foot in the door without the large upfront capital required for traditional investments.